"Innovation", "mindfulness", and "creativity" are terms we hear a lot these days, but where did they come from? These five books helped shape generations of thinkers, and their lessons still apply today.

For many young people, law school or a job in finance seems like a safe bet. In his new book, Smart People Should Build Things, Venture for America founder Andrew Yang argues that the economic potential of individuals and America alike instead relies on risk takers who choose a different path.